Tom Ford Violet Blonde

I think this may have been mentioned before as a rumour, but my local SA here in Dublin today actually told me today herself that this new fragrance is coming in September. She doesn't know anything about it other than the name and that it'll come out around the same time as the wide release of Lavender Palm and both will coincide with a new make-up range and male grooming products also. *phew*

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

While many of you gents say "nay," there's probably a good reason. Unless someone goofed on the spelling, "Violet Blonde" is meant exclusively for women. It's either got a vanilla note, or something equally "white" or "yellow/gold." My guess, offhand, would be a "white" note as that would probably go best with Violet and white notes are generally quite feminine.

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Originally Posted by pookerella

While many of you gents say "nay," there's probably a good reason. Unless someone goofed on the spelling, "Violet Blonde" is meant exclusively for women. It's either got a vanilla note, or something equally "white" or "yellow/gold." My guess, offhand, would be a "white" note as that would probably go best with Violet and white notes are generally quite feminine.

Anyone can wear any fragrance they want to - there is no such thing as "exclusively". If people want to place restrictions on what they wear, or God forbid even smell, then that is their choosing - but there are no set rules.

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Originally Posted by pookerella

While many of you gents say "nay," there's probably a good reason. Unless someone goofed on the spelling, "Violet Blonde" is meant exclusively for women. It's either got a vanilla note, or something equally "white" or "yellow/gold." My guess, offhand, would be a "white" note as that would probably go best with Violet and white notes are generally quite feminine.

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Originally Posted by petruccijc

Anyone can wear any fragrance they want to - there is no such thing as "exclusively". If people want to place restrictions on what they wear, or God forbid even smell, then that is their choosing - but there are no set rules.

Well put!

Whilst Violet Blonde is the new women's scent being added to the Signature Collection, this most definitely does not mean it is meant to be exclusively for women. The labeling of fragrances being for women or for men, especially in the Tom Ford brand, is more of just a label as to whom it is being marketed to more.

Take Black Orchid for example, marketed as being a women's fragrance......yet here in Australia it is actually purchased more by men (to where themselves) than by women, and is also the No.1 selling Tom Ford fragrance here. And on the other hand, you would be surprised by the amount of women I see purchasing 'Tom Ford for Men' and 'Grey Vetiver' for themselves. It is personal choice with no boundaries or rules.

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Originally Posted by pookerella

While many of you gents say "nay," there's probably a good reason. Unless someone goofed on the spelling, "Violet Blonde" is meant exclusively for women. It's either got a vanilla note, or something equally "white" or "yellow/gold." My guess, offhand, would be a "white" note as that would probably go best with Violet and white notes are generally quite feminine.

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Originally Posted by petruccijc

Anyone can wear any fragrance they want to - there is no such thing as "exclusively". If people want to place restrictions on what they wear, or God forbid even smell, then that is their choosing - but there are no set rules.

Now, now, don't get your panties in a bunch, Mister! I was doing a little verbal detective work and responding to "hednic" and "dullah's" comments, and on the possible marketing plan for this particular fragrance.

I never said you couldn't wear whatever you wanted, and I don't believe that in the first place. I was just saying that if some men are saying "no thanks," the reason will probably be because of the white note. Not all men feel the way you do. I wear men's fragrances, so I would never EVER tell you, or even imply, that you couldn't wear what you wanted.

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Originally Posted by Praetorian

Well put!

Whilst Violet Blonde is the new women's scent being added to the Signature Collection, this most definitely does not mean it is meant to be exclusively for women. The labeling of fragrances being for women or for men, especially in the Tom Ford brand, is more of just a label as to whom it is being marketed to more.

Take Black Orchid for example, marketed as being a women's fragrance......yet here in Australia it is actually purchased more by men (to where themselves) than by women, and is also the No.1 selling Tom Ford fragrance here. And on the other hand, you would be surprised by the amount of women I see purchasing 'Tom Ford for Men' and 'Grey Vetiver' for themselves. It is personal choice with no boundaries or rules.

Never said you couldn't. Just said if you don't like it, the white note is probably why.

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Originally Posted by pookerella

Now, now, don't get your panties in a bunch, Mister! I was doing a little verbal detective work and responding to "hednic" and "dullah's" comments, and on the possible marketing plan for this particular fragrance.

I never said you couldn't wear whatever you wanted, and I don't believe that in the first place. I was just saying that if some men are saying "no thanks," the reason will probably be because of the white note. Not all men feel the way you do. I wear men's fragrances, so I would never EVER tell you, or even imply, that you couldn't wear what you wanted.

Well you did say it was "exclusively for women"......

Actually "some people" will say "no thanks" if it is "marketed to women" - period - no matter what the notes are.

Re: Tom Ford Violet Blonde

From fragrantica.com:

Tom Ford has announced the release of his Signature Collection of fragrances by the end of this year. This collection represents a part of his latest make - up line. Of the three expected perfumes, the first one will be released in early September. It is named Violet Blonde and it is based on powdery notes of violet and iris. Two other upcoming fragrances are Jasmin Rouge and Santal Blush.

Violet Blonde, glamorous and sophisticated, opens with violet leaf, Italian mandarin and pink pepper. The centerpiece of the composition consists of Tuscan iris absolute, Tuscan orris butter, Sambac jasmine and sampaquita. The base is home to elegant and sophisticated tones of musk, suede, cedar, vetiver and benzoin.